Which of the Following Statements About Viruses Is FALSE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about viruses is FALSE?

• A)Practically every kind of organism can be infected by a virus.
• B)The simplest viruses consist of a nucleic acid surrounded by a capsid.
• C)Some viruses have an RNA genome.
• D)Outside its host cell, a virion has a slow metabolism.
• E)Some viruses contain double-stranded DNA.

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Definitions:

Radioactive Substances

Materials that emit radiation, including alpha, beta, and gamma rays, used in various applications, including medical imaging and treatments.

Bone Scan

A nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose and track several types of bone disease by injecting radiotracers, which are then detected by a scanner.

CT Scan

Computerized Tomography Scan, a medical imaging procedure that combines a series of X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned object.

Fractures

Breaks or cracks in a bone, often identified and assessed through various imaging modalities like X-rays, CT scans, or MRI.